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Rangers, Diamondbacks 'B' Game Notables José Leclerc and Sam Huff were among the top Texas performers in Spring Training “B” game against Arizona.

MARCH 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to action Monday Huff (shoulder) caught two innings and drew a walk in his lone plate appearance in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Rockies in Cactus League play.

Impact Huff returned to action for the first time since last Wednesday, when he sustained a right shoulder injury in a game against the Padres. The Rangers never expressed much concern about the condition of Huff's shoulder, and his ability to check back in behind the plate less than a week later suggests he'll be ready to go for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unconcerned about injury Huff said Thursday that the right shoulder injury which forced him to exit Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Padres felt more like a cramp, Evan Grant of The Dallas Mornin...

Impact Huff's removal from the contest was initially attributed to right shoulder tightness, but if the injury is more in the vein of a cramp, he'll likely be ready to play in a few days. The 25-year-old is projected to begin the season in the minors unless the Rangers wind up carrying three catchers on the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with shoulder tightness Huff left Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Padres with right shoulder tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Huff played just one inning before giving way to Cody Freeman in the split-squad contest. The backstop will be re-evaluated on Thursday. Huff has flashed tremendous power in the minors and some brief samples in the majors, but has battled injuries over the past two-plus seasons. Further clarity on his status going forward should be available in the coming days.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Spring Training Preview: Sam Huff Sam Huff is the Texas Rangers’ top prospect at catcher, but his path to being a full-time starter is blocked for now.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rangers 40-Man Roster Wraps: Sam Huff The Texas Rangers’ top-rated catching prospect is still trying to find his footing in a crowded situation behind the plate.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Judge hits 62nd HR, Cole Ks record as Yankees split in Texas

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge led off the nightcap with his American League-record 62nd home run and Gerrit Cole set the franchise single-season strikeouts record even as New York lo...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Knocks fourth homer Huff went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 10-9 extra-innings loss to the Mariners.

Impact Huff has homered twice in his last three games, and he's up to four for the year. The 24-year-old has gone 8-for-35 (.229) since rejoining the Rangers on Sept. 5. He's slashing .250/.311/.384 with 10 RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base through 122 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs homer in loss Huff started at catcher and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Huff was the catcher du jour after sitting the previous two games. Jonah Heim and Kevin Plawecki made starts before Huff returned to the lineup. Since being called in September, Huff is batting .207 (6-for-29) with two homers, one double, two walks, four RBI and two runs scored while striking out 32.3% of the time.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quantrill, Gonzalez lead Guardians over Texas, near clincher

Cal Quantrill won his career-best 10th consecutive decision, rookie Oscar Gonzalez hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians moved closer to clinching the AL Central, beating t...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

LeBlanc, Marlins break loose, beat Rangers to split twinbill

Rookie Charles Leblanc hit a pair of RBI doubles during an eight-run burst in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 for a split of their doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Mathias bases-loaded walk lifts Texas over Marlins in Game 1

Mark Mathias drew a bases-loaded walk that broke an eighth-inning tie and lifted the Texas Rangers over the Miami Marlins 3-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Blue Jays score early and often in 11-7 victory over Rangers

Danny Jansen homered and matching a career high with four hits, Santiago Espinal tied his career highs with three hits and three RBIs, and Raimel Tapia hit a three-run homer as Tor...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Seager scores go-ahead run as Rangers edge Valdez, Astros

Framber Valdez threw his 23rd straight quality start but Corey Seager scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch and the Texas Rangers snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 4-3 win...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Brown dazzles in MLB debut, Astros edge skidding Rangers 1-0

Hunter Brown dazzled in his major league debut, scattering three hits across six impressive innings as the Houston Astros beat Texas 1-0 to hand the Rangers their ninth straight de...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers believe in both Jonah Heim, Sam Huff as front-line starting catchers BOSTON – The Rangers believe they have two potential front-line starting catching options in the final finishing stages in Jonah Heim and Sa...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Huff to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact Huff hadn't been receiving much playing time of late as one of three catchers on the active roster and as a reserve first baseman/designated hitter, so the Rangers will send him back to Triple-A to see regular at-bats. Utility man Nick Solak was summoned from Round Rock to replace Huff on the active roster.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seager HR, Smith inside-park shot send Rangers past A's 10-8

Corey Seager homered in a career-best fourth consecutive game, rookie Josh Smith’s first home run in the big leagues was an inside-the-park shot and the Texas Rangers held on to be...

JULY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers' Dane Dunning, Mitch Garver to IL; Kolby Allard, Sam Huff recalled from Triple-A ARLINGTON — The Rangers’ rotation has another opening. The team announced on Monday that starting pitcher Dane Dunning will head to the 15-d...

JULY 12, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Returns to majors The Rangers recalled Huff from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact Huff becomes one of three catchers on the Rangers' 26-man active roster, joining Jonah Heim and Meibrys Viloria. While Heim is locked in as the Rangers' No. 1 backstop and should play on a near-everyday basis, the righty-hitting Huff could get the chance to handle a short-side platoon role at designated hitter after Mitch Garver (forearm) was moved to the 60-day injured list upon undergoing season-ending surgery. The lefty-hitting Brad Miller is expected to get the first crack at replacing Garver in the lineup, though Miller likely won't be included in the lineup versus southpaws.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Heim homer off Gibson as Pérez, Rangers beat Phils 7-0

Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim hit consecutive homers off former teammate Kyle Gibson, Martín Pérez went six innings in his fifth scoreless start of the season and the Texas Rangers...

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Headed back to minors The Rangers optioned Huff to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact While serving as the Rangers' backup catcher and as a depth option at first base and designated hitter, Huff had started in only three of the Rangers' last nine games. With top DH Mitch Garver (illness) returning from the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday, Huff's opportunities were likely to grow scarcer, so the Rangers opted to return the 24-year-old to Round Rock to play on a more regular basis. In a corresponding move, the Rangers called up Meibrys Viloria from Round Rock to take over as the No. 2 backstop behind Jonah Heim.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker goes deep as Astros rally in 8th to beat Rangers 4-3

Kyle Tucker extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Rangers

JUNE 15, 2022 • Associated Press

How a conversation with Ken Griffey Jr. helped Sam Huff realized he belonged Huff has long had the power and skill to find a way to the major leagues, but a confidence boost from a Hall of Famer certainly didn't hurt.

JUNE 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reaches base four times in loss Huff went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and two walks in Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Huff continues to reach base at a high clip -- with Wednesday's performance, his season slash line sits at .386/.413/.500. He slugged his first homer of the campaign in the contest after hitting three long balls over only 31 at-bats in 2020. Huff's impressive hitting is forcing the Rangers to get his bat in the lineup, and he has made starts at first base, catcher and designated hitter with that purpose in mind.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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